December 10, 2012

Both Sides Now


Yes I cut it again. I'm hoping three times is a charm. It's more pixie than ever and super easy; a nice way to simplify life. Need to change my sidebar picture soon.

This week's been a bit emotional. A bitter cocktail from lack of sleep, grief, walking through hard stuff with friends, and sickness. Life seems peaceful now, but somber. And sometimes the best way to share my heart is with song lyrics:

Bows and flows of angel hair and ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere, I've looked at clouds that way.
But now they only block the sun, they rain and snow on everyone. 
So many things I would have done but clouds got in my way.

I've looked at clouds from both sides now,
From up and down, and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall.
I really don't know clouds at all.

Moons and Junes and ferris wheels, the dizzy dancing way that you feel
As every fairy tale comes real; I've looked at love that way.
But now it's just another show, you leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know, don't give yourself away.

I've looked at love from both sides now,
From give and take, and still somehow
It's love's illusions I recall.
I really don't know love at all.

Tears and fears and feeling proud to say"I love you" right out loud.
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds, I've looked at life that way.
But now old friends are acting strange, they shake their heads, they say I've changed.
Something's lost but something's gained in living every day.

I've looked at life from both sides now,
From win and lose, and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall.
I really don't know life at all. 

Both Sides Now ~ Joni Mitchell

17 comments :

  1. i came over from soulemama... i love the hair! i had a pixie for years but recently grew it out. this makes me want it back! so adorable.

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  2. Oh Joni how I love you!

    and that hair
    adorable
    like so adorable..just a couple chunky streaks in the bangs I say lol

    life
    life can be somber can't it
    there is the grey
    but there is a beauty there..a peacefulness
    rest and walk lightly Miss Catherine
    indulge in the stillness of this place

    love and light

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    1. Ha, chunky streaks, huh? Hmm...

      Thank you for your always beautiful words. :)

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  3. praying you have a better week :)

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  4. Loving the new Pixie Catherine, it really suits you. Am sorry you have had a tough week dear friend and hope the following weeks are a lot better. Hugs Annette xx

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    1. Thank you Netty, I'm loving the ease of it. And thanks for your well-wishes, I think the following weeks should be better; I got a good night's rest last night. :)

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  5. Your short cut is ultra cute Catherine. Good to know things are a little more peaceful.

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  6. You have the perfect face for a pixie cut!! I love the change. xx. McKenna Lou
    p.s. I love your blog, I will definitely be following you from now on. I hope you can check out ours too.

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  7. Hi, Catherine! You're new haircut looks gorgeous. Just love the pixie cut! Sending lots of happy wishes your way. ((hugs))

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